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Emil Brown

New York Mets

1974/12/29 34

6-2 210

Chicago, IL

R / R

9

the Oakland Athletics in 1994 (6th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Mets 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .200 .333 .200

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a natural run-producer that excels against left-handed pitching. Has decent power and good range for a corner outfield position. He also has a strong arm.
Flaws
  • Is a free swinger that strikes out far too often. Needs to show a lot more consistency at the plate, especially against right-handed pitching.
Career Potential
  • A platoon outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 6, 2009 Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
June 3, 2009 Contract purchased from Buffalo (AAA).
May 29, 2009 Acquired from the San Diego Padres.
February 17, 2009 Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor league contract.
October 30, 2008 Filed for free agency.
January 11, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.
December 12, 2007 Kansas City Royals declined to tender a contract.
May 27, 2007 Missed 3 games (back injury).
May 25, 2007 Back injury, day-to-day.
January 16, 2007 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
November 18, 2005 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals.
April 1, 2005 Added to the 40-man roster.
January 7, 2005 Invited to spring training by the Kansas City Royals.
October 27, 2004 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
May 5, 2004 Released by the St. Louis Cardinals.
April 4, 2004 Optioned to Memphis (AAA).
January 9, 2004 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
March 17, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 19, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
March 20, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 28, 2002 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
August 4, 2001 Designated for assignment.
July 10, 2001 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
May 15, 2001 Missed 1 game (lower back pain).
May 14, 2001 Lower back pain, day-to-day.

Trades

May 29, 2009 San Diego Padres traded Emil Brown to the New York Mets for a player to be named later.
February 17, 2009 Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor league contract.
January 11, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Oakland Athletics.
February 7, 2005 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
January 9, 2004 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor league contract.
November 19, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
January 28, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
July 10, 2001 Pittsburgh Pirates traded Emil Brown to the San Diego Padres for Shawn Camp and Shawn Garrett.
December 9, 1996 Selected by Pittsburgh Pirates from the Oakland A's in Rule 5 draft.
June 2, 1994 Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 6th round in 1994.

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